Fish Hematology and Associated Disorders

Grant, Krystan R.

doi:10.1016/j.cll.2015.05.015

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“…Elasmobranch neutrophils have been shown to be phagocytic (Ainsworth, ; Hine, ). Interpretation of these cell types in elasmobranchs remains limited (Campbell, ; Grant, ; Walsh & Luer, ), but low numbers of these cells are consistent with previous studies (Dove et al, ; Mainwaring & Rowley, ) Figure .…”

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“…Elasmobranch hematology remains difficult to interpret, but evaluating differences between the sharks’ environment between the two time points appears to be indicated (Grant, ). Investigating water quality differences between the two blood collections indicate that all water quality parameters were not significantly different from one another in respect to salinity, nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, and pH.…”

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“…Elasmobranch hematology remains an area of much needed research (Grant, ). Documenting hematologic reference intervals for elasmobranchs assists veterinarians in better assessing animal health (Ferreira, Field, & Tuttle, ; Persky et al, ).…”

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“…Because elasmobranchs have nucleated white blood cells, manual complete blood counts (CBC) are required for hematology to be performed (Campbell, ; Grant, ; Walsh & Luer, ). In addition, elasmobranchs possess unique white blood cells with lymphocytes and monocytes as well as granulocytes that include eosinophils, basophils, heterophils, and neutrophils (Ainsworth, ; Campbell, ; Dove, Arnold, & Clauss, ; Hine, ; Walsh & Luer, ).…”

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Variability in hematology of white‐spotted bamboo sharks (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) in different living environments

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Elasmobranch hematology continues to reveal new peculiarities within this specialized field. This report compares total hematologic values from the same white-spotted bamboo sharks (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) housed in different environments. We compared the hemograms one year apart, using a standardized Natt-Herrick's technique. The total white blood cell (WBC) counts of the sharks were statistically different between the two time points (initial median total WBC count = 18,920 leukocytes/μl, SD = 8,108; 1 year later total WBC count = 1,815 leukocytes/μl, SD = 1,309). The packed cell volumes were additionally found to be statistically different (19%, SD = 2.9 vs. 22%, SD = 2.0). Analysis revealed the only differences between the time points were the temperature and stocking densities at which these sharks were housed. This report emphasizes the need for a thorough understanding of the husbandry of an elasmobranch prior to interpretation of a hemogram and suggests that reference intervals should be created for each environment.

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Variability in hematology of white‐spotted bamboo sharks (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) in different living environments

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“…In fish, the existence of heterophils is still debated . In teleosts (bony fish), heterophils are absent (only a few species, such as goldfish and carp have rod‐shaped and slightly eosinophilic granules), whereas in elasmobranchs (cartilaginous fish), neutrophils coexist with heterophils . These cells, also known as type I granulocytes (G1) or fine eosinophilic granulocytes, have some similarities to avian heterophils.…”

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